Ancient herb tested for obesity breakthrough
NCT ID NCT07241533
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether asiaticoside, a compound from the herb Centella asiatica, can help overweight or obese adults lose weight. Thirty participants will take asiaticoside tablets for 12 weeks, and researchers will measure changes in metabolic rate and body weight. The goal is to see if this traditional remedy might offer a new option for weight management.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Asiaticoside tablets
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new herbal-based treatment for weight management.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early exploratory study with only 30 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the herb's effectiveness and safety are not yet proven.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200030, China
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